Obafemi Martins Named MLS Player of the Week

RENTON, Wash. - Seattle Sounders FC forward Obafemi Martins has been voted Major League Soccer Player of the Week by the North American Soccer Reporters (NASR) for week 29 of the 2013 MLS season.

Obafemi Martins played a critical role in the Seattle's 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake at CenturyLink Field Friday night, scoring the game-winning goal and adding an assist. With the win, Sounders FC moved to the top spot in the Western Conference and in the Supporters' Shield race.

The MLS Player of the Week is selected each week of the regular season by a panel of journalists from NASR. The group consists of members of print, television, radio and online media. More information and membership information can be found at http://www.soccerreporters.com/.